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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,556.76, 51,781.17 and 24,047.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,556.76, 51,781.17 and 24,047.34 is: 36,033.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,556.76 : 51,781.17 = 24,047.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,556.76/51,781.17 = 24,047.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,556.76x = 51,781.17 × 24,047.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,556.76x = 1,245,199,400.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,199,400.59/34,556.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,033.45

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